What's the deal with Eucharist and Communion?

Different churches have different names for the worship service in which the congregation share the bread and wine as Jesus commanded his disciples. Some of the names used are Eucharist, Holy Communion, Mass, the Last Supper. Because we are a combined Anglican and Uniting Church parish we like to honour the traditions of both and so the liturgy (the words used in the service) will be slightly different.

At St Peter & Emmaus, everyone is welcome to share in the bread and wine. We usually come to the front to take Eucharist/Communion, but don’t worry if are unable to get to the front, the priest/minister and server will come to you. You do not have to take Eucharist/Communion if you do not wish to. You are offered the bread (wafer) first and then you dip the edge of the bread into the wine which is offered to you and you eat it straight away. You may wish to come forward, even if you don’t take communion, and receive a blessing. Just cross your arms over your chest and the priest/minister will know.

St Peter & Emmaus Church

8.00am Eucharist

This is a service of Eucharist in the Anglican tradition offered every Sunday except the first Sunday of the month. On that Sunday, the whole congregation meets at 9.30am to celebrate the Eucharist together.